Ateba Gautier vs. Roman Kopylov Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest UFC 332 Odds for Saturday, October 3rd
Ateba Gautier faces the toughest test of his young career when the surging knockout artist meets Roman Kopylov in the UFC 332 main card opener. Can Gautier use his massive reach, youth and finishing power to overwhelm one of the middleweight division's most experienced strikers? Check out this Ateba Gautier vs. Roman Kopylov prediction and best bet for Saturday, October 3.
Peter Alexis - October 3, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT
4 Minute ReadAteba Gautier vs. Roman Kopylov Prediction: Will We See a Knockout in this UFC 332 Main Card Battle?
Gautier's rapid rise continues with a significant jump in competition. The 24-year-old has already built an 11-1 record and enters Salt Lake City riding a 10-fight winning streak.
Kopylov is precisely the type of opponent designed to test whether Gautier is ready to move beyond prospect status. The Russian owns 12 career knockouts and has spent years competing against proven UFC middleweights.
Ateba Gautier vs. Roman Kopylov Recent Results
Ateba Gautier (11-1)
Gautier has quickly established himself as one of the UFC's most dangerous young middleweights. He opened his UFC career with three consecutive first-round knockouts before showing he could maintain his effectiveness for 15 minutes in a unanimous decision over Andrey Pulyaev in January.
He returned to his finishing ways in May, knocking out Ozzy Diaz at 1:10 of the second round. Gautier now owns nine knockouts in 11 victories, including four stoppages in his five UFC wins, and averages 2.87 knockdowns per 15 minutes.
Roman Kopylov (15-5)
Kopylov rebounded in May with a unanimous decision victory over Marco Tulio after consecutive decision losses against Paulo Costa and Gregory Rodrigues.
The 34-year-old remains extremely dangerous on the feet, with 12 of his 15 victories coming by knockout. He lands 4.54 significant strikes per minute but absorbs 5.08, creating the possibility for extended exchanges against another opponent who wants to keep the fight standing.
Ateba Gautier vs. Roman Kopylov Date, Time and Where to Watch
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Approx. Fight Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
- Location: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
- TV/Streaming: CBS and Paramount+
Ateba Gautier vs. Roman Kopylov Odds
- Moneyline: Ateba Gautier -210, Roman Kopylov +185
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Ateba Gautier vs. Roman Kopylov Prediction
This matchup should give Gautier exactly the type of fight in which his physical tools are most dangerous. Kopylov is a skilled striker with legitimate knockout power, but he generally does his best work when allowed to operate at kickboxing range.
Gautier stands 6-foot-4 with an 81-inch reach. Kopylov is 6-foot with a 75-inch reach, leaving Gautier with meaningful advantages in both height and reach before accounting for the 10-year age gap.
The younger fighter has already shown that the power is more than prospect hype. Nine of Gautier's 11 victories have come by knockout, and four of his five UFC wins have ended with strikes.
Kopylov remains a considerable threat because he has the experience and counterstriking ability to punish Gautier if the favorite becomes overly aggressive. His 12 career knockouts make this far more dangerous than Gautier's previous UFC assignments.
The concern for Kopylov is how frequently he gets hit. Absorbing 5.08 significant strikes per minute against a fighter producing 2.87 knockdowns per 15 minutes creates a difficult equation, particularly with Gautier controlling the longer range.
Gautier does not necessarily need an immediate first-round explosion either. The decision win over Pulyaev showed he can remain effective beyond the opening exchanges, while the second-round finish of Diaz reinforced that his power carries deeper into a fight.
Ateba Gautier vs. Roman Kopylov Best Bet
- Pick: Ateba Gautier to Win by KO (+105) Check out these best odds at FanDuel Sportsbook
The plus-money knockout price provides a better way to back Gautier than his -210 moneyline. His size, reach and proven finishing power should create repeated opportunities against a striker who absorbs more than five significant strikes per minute, with Gautier positioned to produce another stoppage as the fight develops.
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